Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham GL52 2PZ
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Circus Day Nursery Ltd has been established with a focus on quality early years learning, taking pride in an atmosphere where children can thrive and feel motivated.

An extensive and beautiful garden and a flexible range of play resources allow for a flexible approach to key early years goals, as well as many additional enhanced activities, including Forest School. Each day is packed with a variety of learning and development activities, along with outdoor play.

An all-weather surface and canopy mean there is the opportunity for outdoor play, whatever the weather, with children enjoying the nature and growing sections, along with all the other sections in the garden.

As well as a skilled approach to education, the nursery also supports healthy eating, supporting each individual child's diet. The head chef has a wonderful array of beautiful recipes that the children love and thoroughly enjoy. The children also engage in cooking and baking sessions.

The setting has recently achieved the Millie's Mark Award, ensuring all staff are qualified in Pediatric First Aid, offering peace of mind and prestigious award the setting is proud and honoured to have achieved.

If you would like to book for a personal tour, it would be a pleasure to show you this wonderful setting, have the opportunity to meet the dedicated team and have any questions answered.
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Funding & Fees

We charge an hourly private fee rate that is fully inclusive of food/snacks/drinks/nappies/formula, enhanced activities, and everything not included in the Government Funding. Funding is available for eligible 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-4-year-olds; however, it does not cover everything included in the private fee, so we may have consumable charges that apply during funded hours (subject to terms and conditions). Please see the website under Pricing and Funding www.circusdaynursery.co.uk

We offer government funding for 9-month-old children and can handle the administration and support for any required paperwork. Limited spaces are available, so please contact us to arrange your personal tour of our beautiful setting, which is listed as a "house of interest". We are a family-run business established in 1997, with a long-term, dedicated staff team with many years of experience in the Early Years, who share their passion for the Early Years. We pride ourselves on our wonderful staff team and heartfelt dedication to making a positive difference.

Contact Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sue Wilson
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Katie Cove (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 48

Total Places for Children

  • 119

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • The driveway is a sweeping drive with options to drop off and pick up outside the building. In addition, there are spaces on Pittville Circus Road, if the car park is full or you anticipate spending more time at the setting. Either way the nursery will welcome you whole heartedly and look forward to meeting you.

Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (123)

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Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 123 reviews.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be more thrilled with the team at Circus- from tour to enrolment you truly feel the care the team has for families. The setting is lovely and thoughtful. We're excited for our child to thrive here.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your thoughtful and positive review. We are thrilled to read your feedback and sincerely appreciate the effort you put into reviewing us. We are looking forward to welcoming your child to the setting, and we are so pleased you have chosen Circus Day Nursery.
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Review from Lottie M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions you make as a parent, and I can honestly say sending Luca here has been one of the best decisions i ever made. From the very beginning, the staff have welcomed him with such warmth, kindness, and genuine love that it instantly put our hearts at ease.
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starting, Luca has come on in absolute leaps and bounds. His confidence has blossomed, his speech has developed so much, and he's grown into such a happy, curious little boy. I truly believe that's down to the nurturing environment the nursery provides.
What makes this place so special is the staff. You can feel how deeply they care about every single child. They don't just "look after" them - they invest in them, encourage them, celebrate them, and love them as if they were their own. That level of care is priceless.
The biggest sign of all is how much Luca talks about nursery at home.
It truly feels like an extension of our family, and I couldn't ask for more for my little boy.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind, encouraging and inspiring words. Sharing your appreciation means so much to the dedicated team of staff who work passionately to provide quality care, and we will share this wonderful testimony with them. We are so grateful that you took the time to honour and share your experience. With sincere appreciation, Sue and all the team.
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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Circus Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery with amazing facilities. They took our little one under their wing and she flourish during her time on jugglers. She was always rather anxious to attend a nursery setting and struggled with transitions but they found a way to make her comfortable, connect with
her on her emotional level and eased her into her day. We will forever be grateful to the staff who helped set her up for the endeavour of going to school.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your lovely, kind comments, which of course will be shared with the team. We truly appreciate reading such wonderful feedback as the dedicated staff work so hard and passionately to make a positive difference to the early years in caring for your children, and such gratitude goes a long way! With sincere appreciation, Sue and all the wonderful team at Circus.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have now had two children at Circus and couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. It is a second home for our family and we have always felt that our sons have received the best of care as well as fun experiences and positive interactions with staff. Both our children started in the baby suite
before they were six months old, which initially was an anxiety for us but they thrived straight away and I noted how quickly all staff across the four floors of the nursery seemed to learn their names which was nice! Any queries or concerns I have ever had have been dealt with promptly and professionally and we have always felt well informed about our children's days in the evening handover. I cannot recommend the setting highly enough.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for taking the time to provide such positive and inspirational feedback, which will be shared with the team. Your comments truly capture the passion and dedication that the staff bring each day to making a professional difference. With gratitude and appreciation for the time taken to share this wonderful feedback, Sue and all the Circus team.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attended Circus from a year old all the way until primary school. They both still have fond memories of their time there and still ask frequently to visit. The garden space is beautiful, the provisions are excellent, the staff are warm annd nurturing and both of them truly thrived
at Circus!
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind and positive feedback, which the dedicated team really appreciate. Thank you for choosing Circus. We are thrilled to hear of the fond memories your children have of their nurturing time at Circus and how they thrived. With appreciation and gratitude, Sue Wilson
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Review from Carlos O (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot recommend Circus Day Nursery enough. From the very first visit, the setting felt warm, calm and genuinely caring. The team have been so welcoming and supportive, especially while our little one has been settling in, and it's clear they really understand how big this transition can be for children
and parents.
A special thank you to Ellie and Lucy for their patience and reassurance, and to Jay and Katie for always being helpful and quick to respond whenever we have a question. You always feel listened to, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble.
Most of all, Samantha has been incredible. Every day she makes our little one feel safe, comforted and looked after, and that peace of mind means everything to us. The care is consistent, thoughtful and personal, and you can tell the whole team genuinely care about the children.
Thank you to everyone at Circus. It really does feel like a family.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt review. It's wonderful to read, and the team really appreciates your comments. I am so pleased to read such positive comments about the staff team, which we will share with everyone. With gratitude, Sue Wilson
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Review from Ekaterina H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Circus Day Nursery since he was 11 months old, and he's now been there for just over two years. From the very beginning, the level of care he has received has been exceptional, and I truly value the love, attention, and consistency the team provides.
He has formed some really special
connections with the staff - they are genuinely caring, attentive, and know him so well. It means everything to me that everyone knows who he is, understands his little personality, and treats him as an individual rather than just another child.
Any questions or concerns I've ever had are always responded to in a timely, thoughtful manner, which gives me huge reassurance as a parent. Communication is clear, supportive, and reliable.
Our little boyis our sunshine, and being able to leave him somewhere where I feel complete trust and confidence is priceless. I genuinely trust the Circus team completely and feel incredibly grateful to have found such a nurturing and warm nursery.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you sincerely for your positive words and kind thoughts shared. We are thrilled that your son has enjoyed his journey with the exceptional care he has received and has formed some really positive bonds. Such words mean so much to the hard-working team, and we are so grateful to hear how happy and content you are with your choice to come to Circus. This will be shared with all the dedicated team, Kind regards Sue
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Review from Ben S (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Circus is a superb nursery. They give excellent support to our daughter and ensure she is doing loads of fun and educational activities. Every time she moves up a room she takes a massive leap in her development. The room leader of her current room is particularly exceptional. We're looking forward
to sending our son there
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind, positive feedback, which the hard-working, dedicated staff really appreciate. We are thrilled to hear how much your daughter is enjoying her time at nursery, and we look forward to sharing this precious time with her brother too :) Kind regards, Sue Wilson
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After an amazing journey at Circus from baby suite to preschool with our eldest child, we had no hesitation returning with our second and wouldn't have gone anywhere else. The care and genuine love for the children is amazing, our daughter goes in happy, leaves happy and talks non stop about nursery
at home. We're especially touched by the continuity of key workers, keeping the same key worker with our family and seeing both siblings through. We'd be lost without you and not sure what we'll do when there's no more children to send! Can they look after me? Amazing work.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your wonderful, positive feedback and kind words, which mean so much to the hard-working, dedicated team. We are thrilled that your daughter is so happy at nursery and that you appreciate Circus :) Kind regards, Sue Wilson
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Review from Linda H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so glad we chose Circus Day for our daughter. She is having a wonderful time, making friends, enjoying the outdoors and joining into all the different activities. The staff is always there to help and the daily handover guarantees that we are aware of everything that happened each day. The monthly
newsletters are a great way to learn about what's going on and upcoming events. All the staff we interact with have been lovely, from the staff meeting you at the door to people answering the phone and the immediate carers on her floor. We are glad that all food is prepared on site allowing for a nutritious diet and ensuring any dietary requirements are met.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your wonderful, positive comments, which are very much appreciated. We are so pleased that you chose Circus Day Nursery and that your daughter is having a lovely time and enjoying her days at nursery. We are pleased you appreciate our monthly newsletter and enjoy the nutritious food that meets dietary requirements. Kind regards, Sue Wilson
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been at Circus Day nursery since he was 10 months old, and our experience over the last 15 months has been amazing. The staff have all been wonderful, really getting to know our boy, what he likes and doesn't like, particularly when he first started and was a very fussy sleeper. The
activities are so varied, engaging and helpful always has a lot of fun, and they spend so much time outdoors, even if the weather isn't brilliant they try to get the kids outside. The food menu is amazing and caters to all his needs. I like the fact that the staff have taken the time to get to know the kids when they move to a new room, and letting them form bonds with the staff before allocating a key worker.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your positive and wonderful comments of appreciation, which mean so much to the hardworking, dedicated team. These lovely comments will be shared with the staff.
Kind regards, Sue Wilson
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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Circus day nursery always has such a positive atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door. Every morning you are greeted with a friendly smile, and my son skips up the steps excited to start his day.
Pre school are so encouraging of the children, teaching independence but at the same time nurturing
and caring towards their feelings. The children are listened to, and most importantly, happy.
My son has been with circus since he was 1, starting in babies, and now in his last few months in pre school- he has thrived, made wonderful friendships and always talks so highly of the 'grown ups'
A wonderful place for your child to be. My daughter will start with circus soon, and I have no doubt she will have the same experience.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your thoughtful, kind review, which means so much to the passionate and dedicated team. We are sincerely grateful and appreciate your positive comments.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really impressed by the staff and facilities on the personal tours I have attended. When taking my son (9 months) into his first settling in session in the baby suite, they made me feel so comfortable and safe to leave him in their hands. Naturally I was nervous but seeing him in the setting
with the ladies made me so excited for him to start this new journey. I was introduced to his key worker straight away and was briefed on their processes and asked all the key questions regarding what my son likes and how they can make him feel his best. I'm really looking forward to him starting on a permanent basis and getting to develop even further with their skills. Thank you to the wonderful team
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to provide a review. This means so much to the hard-working, dedicated team. I am so pleased to read that you felt comfortable and safe leaving your precious son in our care and that you were greeted by his key worker, who addressed his needs. We look forward to your son joining our setting on a permanent basis and appreciate you choosing CIrcus. Fondest wishes, The Circus Team.
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Review from Jessica N (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Circus Nursery, my now 4 year old joined in 2022 and my youngest is currently still there and loving it. The staff make such real and warm connections with the children. They seem to really know their little personalities and I've always felt so comfortable on every
drop off and pick-up. The space is so inviting and the garden area is just brilliant for my little explorers. I would never hesitate to recommend Circus nursery and am so grateful to the team for looking after my 2 so well!
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your positive, inspiring comments, which are sincerely appreciated by all the team at Circus. We are thrilled to hear that both your children enjoyed the Circus and your youngest is loving it. We are happy to hear you feel comfortable and that you are recommending our setting. We are very grateful to you too. With fondest wishes, the Circus Team.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started here just over a year ago in Jugglers, the transition to a new setting felt seamless, they offered support and reassurance for the whole family! Throughout jugglers our little boy made fantastic relationships with carers and had so much fun! He has recently moved to pre school
again this transition has been seamless, he is thriving and enjoying his new room so much, the communication from the staff is outstanding, they always offer advice, support and ensure we have a clear understanding of his day! He comes home with stories to tell and the biggest smile on his face! The activities and learning are always fun and engaging, my son loves Circus and all of his fantastic teachers! We couldn't recommend this nursery enough, what a great team!
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to share such kind, positive and inspiring comments, which mean so much to the dedicated team, who work so hard. I am so pleased the transitions have been so seamless and communication outstanding, which is so important. We really appreciate your recommendation. Fondest wishes, The Circus Team
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 18 month has been attending Circus Day Nursery since he was 9 months old. I was so wary about sending him so young but I had nothing to worry about. Every single staff member are the most amazing humans, I've never seen any of them without a smile on their faces. My boy absolutely loved his time
on the baby suite, and now he transitioned to the Clowns Floor and he is excelling. His speech, his learning and general demeanour after nursery is amazing. He has a few dietary intolerances and we've never had to worry. When he has had an accident which is very rarely, we are at ease knowing that all staff members are first aid trained. I just know each day he is there, he is well looked after and cared for. Thank you Circus Day.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind and inspiring words and for taking the time to share. This means so much to our dedicated and passionate team. I am so pleased you were reassured choosing Circus and that your beautiful son loves his time with us and is excelling and developing. Fondest wishes, The Circus Team.
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Review from Z C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't fault the amazing care given to our little one by the team at Circus Nursery. All staff are so kind, friendly and welcoming- and it truly feels like we are part of the family. Our little one absolutely loves going to nursery, and we have peace of mind that they are looked after to the same
level as they would at home. Communication is excellent and staff are so approachable- we trust them implicitly. Thank you Circus!
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind and inspiring words; it means so much to our team, who work exceptionally hard and are very dedicated to their roles as educators. I am thrilled to read how much your little one is enjoying Circus and that you have peace of mind. Communication is key, and we are pleased you feel this is excellent and that the staff are approachable. So very reassuring. Warmest regards, The Circus Team
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Review from Aygul H (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son with special needs attends the Circus Day Nursery and I cannot praise their staff enough. The staff who are looking after our boy directly and the management are all being very helpful, proactive and support my son. They work very close with us his parents, constantly updating us on our child's
progress.We have regular meetings so we can discuss if any adjustments need to be made to help my son's development, these meetings are very thorough and not rushed so it really does make difference for my boy and us as a family.


Our son is thriving there, he became more independent, he is having so much fun with tonnes of activities they do there! We love seeing his daily photos and what he is up to, absolutely love seeing him being included!


We always have a feeling that it is more than just a job for the nursery staff and they take real pride in what they do! I thank them with all my heart.

Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolA heart warming special thank you for taking the time to express your appreciation and gratitude to the team, which means so much. I'm thrilled to hear that your son is thriving at Circus and the communication, pride, dedication and professionalism amongst the staff team is highly evident. The team work so hard and this makes everyone's job so worthwhile.
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Review from Emily L (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Circus Day Nursery since 2022 - 2025, and he loved every minute. he began in the baby suite and went on every level up to pre-school. The nursery provides excellent facilities, especially outdoor space. They run fantastic activities that are educational but fun for the children, and
I always felt like he was properly and kindly cared for. A wonderful early years setting that has set my son up ready for school. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you, Emily, sincerely, for taking the time to give a review. This is so inspiring and a pleasure to read. The staff team will really appreciate your positive comments, showing gratitude for their hard work and dedication. On behalf of the team, we would like to wish you all the very best in your next chapter. Please keep in touch to let us know how he is progressing. Thank you for choosing Circus Day Nursery and for placing your trust in our childcare.
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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been with Circus since they were 9 months old, they have just turned four. Every step of the way the Circus team have been kind, caring, knowledgeable & professional. They genuinely care about us as a family and only want the best for our child. Everyday is filled with fun activities,
outside play and all the children have a great team. We can't thank them enough and would not hesitate to recommend them. They are amazing.
Reply from Sue Wilson, Proprietor at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you Rachel for your kind words and time taken to provide a review. This means the world to the dedicated team who work extremely hard and are passionately about their role as Early Years Educators. We very much appreciate your sentiments. Wishing you all the very best, The Circus Team
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.916 for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (376 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 394 Ratings = 4.916
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 119 number of registered child places is 23.8, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

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Sue Wilson-Porterfield

Job Title: Team Circus Joined: 1993

We are a highly dedicated professional team, driven by the passion to make a positive difference within the Early Years.


Please take time to read through our validated reviews on the review page as many parents and families past and present have taken the time to show their appreciation and gratitude.


As a team we are all striving to work together, bringing experience, enjoyment, motivation and above all passion in the best interests of the child's learning and development throughout their exciting journey through Circus.

Frequently Asked Questions about Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 119 Children.

How far is Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Cheltenham?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has an Enhanced Service - more info.